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Wednesday, June 19, 2013

144th Fighter Wing Receives First F-15

F-15 EagleThe California Air National Guard’s 144th Fighter Wing received its first F-15 Eagle fighter jet today.

The Fresno-based unit marked the arrival of the aircraft with a ceremony at 11:00 a.m. at its headquarters, with Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin and other community leaders in attendance.

The federal mission of the 144th Fighter Wing is to provide air superiority in support of worldwide joint operations as well as air defense of the United States. This mission will be greatly enhanced by the conversion to the F-15 Eagle.

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